Binge Eating

Dallas Counseling for Binge Eating

Binge eating disorder is characterized by compulsive overeating in which people consume large amounts of food (usually in secret) while feeling out of control and powerless to stop. The symptoms of binge eating disorder usually begin in late adolescence or early adulthood, often after a major

diet. A binge eating episode typically lasts around two hours, but some people binge on and off all day long. Binge eaters often eat even when they’re not hungry and continue eating long after they’re full. They may also gorge themselves as fast as they can while barely registering what they’re eating or tasting.

The key features of binge eating disorder are:

Frequent episodes of uncontrollable binge eating.

Feeling extremely distressed or upset during or after bingeing.

Unlike bulimia, there are no regular attempts to “make up” for the binges through vomiting, fasting, or over-exercising.

People with binge eating disorder struggle with feelings of guilt, disgust, and depression. They worry about what the compulsive eating will do to their bodies and beat themselves up for their lack of self-control. They desperately want to stop binge eating, but feel like they can’t.

The Insights therapists who specialize in treating binge eating is Jeff Baldridge. If you are concerned about or struggling with binge eating, we encourage you to come in and talk with Jeff. Call Insights Therapy today at 214.706.0508, click here to email us, or click here to schedule an appointment. Insights offers flexible scheduling with daytime, evening and weekend appointments.